dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

Depop’s 2026 Trends Report logged a 579% jump in searches for workwear jackets, pointing to broad appetite for dependable, repeatable clothing. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Our tech colleagues at both TechRadar and T3 also agree, and its blistering speed, robust threat protection, and consistently dependable global network are some of its standout features. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Webtoons have proved a dependable source of Korean originals across streamers, and Disney+ is no exception. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Day’Ron Sharpe’s foul trouble has complicated his impact inside, and the center combination of Sharpe and Wagner has yet to provide a dependable defensive foundation. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb